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'Protect Yourself': Westchester County Health Department Warns Of Widespread Influenza 'Protect Yourself': Westchester County Health Department Warns Of Widespread Influenza
'Protect Yourself': Westchester County Health Department Warns Of Widespread Influenza As flu season worsens in Westchester County, health department officials are urging residents to get their flu shots.  Earlier Report - NY Ranks 'High' In Flu Activity As Season Is Off To Harsh Start Earlier Than Normal Getting a flu shot is the best safeguard against avoiding the worst health conditions that can result from catching the virus, Westchester County Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler said in an announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 7.  "As you prepare for holiday gatherings, place a flu shot at the top of your to-do list. This is a great way to protect yourself …

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by Ben Crnic
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How To Prepare For Another Fierce Flu Season, According To Experts At WPH How To Prepare For Another Fierce Flu Season, According To Experts At WPH
How To Prepare For Another Fierce Flu Season, According To Experts At WPH Last year brought with it one of the worst flu seasons in history. So this year, we all want and need to do what we can to avoid contracting this miserable mid-winter malady. The flu, after all, is not something to be taken lightly. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that flu-related hospitalizations since 2010 have ranged close to 700,000, while flu-related deaths are estimated to have ranged up to 56,000. The nasal spray vaccine, it turns out, has not been as effective in preventing the flu in recent years.  Once again, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is advising par…

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